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Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and to help us make our vision a reality. You should apply for the location that is most suitable for you. Please do not apply for multiple locations. We're recruiting Plumbing and Heating Engineers to install our Air Source Heat Pumps.We're looking for passionate people who have worked on the installation of heating systems to join us in making the transition to renewables. As the lead Heat Pump Engineer, you'll work closely with a Low Carbon Heating Support Engineer to install Heat Pumps in your area. At , we put the customers experience at high priority, so you’ll carry out the work cleanly and respectfully at their property.
Work as part of a team to install low carbon technology in customers homes -starting with Air Source Heat Pumps
Learn about new technologies and get exciting training in our innovative £10m training centre; giving you the confidence to install the kit, to find solutions to challenges and to share low carbon advice with our customers
Use your knowledge and experience of heat pump installations to deliver an amazing experience
Review and collaborate on technical specifications and mechanical drawings
Work with an electrician to commission Air Source Heat Pumps
Lead your team; be responsible for your crew and empower them to make on-the-fly decisions to do what’s right for you and your customers
G3 (unvented cylinder) qualification OR proven experience
Experience in the installation of boilers and it's a plus if you know about air source heat pumps
Experience as a plumbing and heating engineer with knowledge of heating system design and the ability to fault find. You’ll also have domestic hot & cold water system knowledge
Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 points) You may also have qualifications such as WRAS Water Supply Regs, Gas safe certification, UHW10/HWSS or the BPEC L3 heat pump installation, but these are not essential!
Basic salary £38,000 per year
Overtime/on-call available
On target earnings £45,000 + London weighting if living within M25)
£2,500 annual performance bonus
Share Options in Octopus Energy
£25 per week lunch allowance
Training programme at our groundbreaking R&D centre
Use of company tools
Uniform and all PPE
Company Vehicle and fuel
Support for personal development in Renewable Tech
Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
Octopus Energy is a unique culture . An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won in 2022, on Glassdoor we we're voted and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded and how we empower our people
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If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
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